NORTH MAGOFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

North Magoffin Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Magoffin County school district, located in Salyersville, KY with about 427 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, North Magoffin Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

North Magoffin Elementary is a public school located in Salyersville, Kentucky, serving students within the Magoffin County School District. As a primary educational institution in the region, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction to children in the local community. It operates as part of a small-town district dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, emphasizing essential skill development in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while striving to meet the unique needs of its student population.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Magoffin County, reflecting the values of a tight-knit Appalachian community. Like many schools in the area, North Magoffin Elementary places a strong emphasis on student character development and community engagement. By maintaining a localized approach to education, the school acts as a central hub for families in Salyersville, aiming to prepare its elementary-aged students for the transition to middle school through a blend of classroom instruction, social development, and extracurricular participation.

For more information, contact North Magoffin Elementary at (606) 349-2847 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.